Emily Hood Westacott

Emily Hood Westacott was an Australian female tennis player in the 1930s. She won the Australian Championship singles in 1939 and also secured three women's doubles titles with Margaret Molesworth.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Emily Jane Lucy Harding Hood Westacott was born on May 6, 1910, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

On August 20, 1930, she married Victor Clyde Westacott. She passed away on October 9, 1980.

Professional Career

In 1930, Westacott won both the National Junior singles and doubles titles. She also captured the Australian Championship singles in 1939 by defeating Nell Hopman.

Two years earlier, in 1937, she was a finalist but lost the championship to Nancye Wynne Bolton. Illness limited her play during 1935 and the first half of 1936.

Career Record

Singles

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open: W (1939)
• Australian Open: F (1937)

Doubles

• Career titles: 3 major titles

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open: W (1930, 1933, 1934)
• Australian Open: F (1937, 1939)

Mixed Doubles

Best Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Performances

• Australian Open: F (1931, 1934)